Graham Sutherland, O.M.

The sheets with wide margins, each in good condition, framed. Individual imperfections include: Number Forty-Nine with a thin band of discoloration in the margins, the occasional soft crease in the margins, the verso with uneven discoloration. May Green with a window of pale light-staining, two small pale stains in the lower margin, the verso with mottled foxing just showing through recto, with two remains of previous hinges at the upper sheet edge, unobtrusive vertical bands of inconsistent paper texture only visible in the margins and verso.. Warning Camp with a window of pale light-staining, the upper sheet edge with adhesive staining and tape remains, some minor unobtrusive scuff marks in the margins. The Sluice Gate with a window of pale light-staining, the occasional small fox mark in the margins, a minute flattened crease in the lower left corner, the verso with remains of previous hinges at three corners. Cottage in dorset in apparently good condition (unexamined out of frame). Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."